In partnership with the CEO and Board of Directors, the Vice President of Development provides strategic planning and direction to all fundraising and development activities for the organization. S/he is responsible for driving and forging new relationships to build Planned Parenthood’s visibility, impact and financial resources to meet its current challenging goals and future growth requirements. This includes designing and implementing a comprehensive plan for developing key external alliances by cultivating individual and corporate support.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Oversight

• Conceives and executes a comprehensive development strategy and operating plans.

• Develops and implements an annual plan which specifically identifies targets, goals, measurable objectives, time frame and evaluation metrics to ensure that all budget and revenue goals are met.

•Works closely with members of the Board and Development Committee on donor and supporter cultivation initiatives; trains and supervises volunteers to effectively participate in fundraising and outreach activities.

• Collaborates with the Director of Marketing and Communications to develop donor/supporter communication materials for use in the community to promote and enhance the agency’s image and generate support.

• Represents and acts as a spokesperson for PPSE in a variety of philanthropic and development forums.

• Coordinates organizational event strategy and implementation.

• Collaborates with public policy staff and volunteers to secure revenue for c4 and PAC.

• Provides staff support for a Capital Campaign as applicable, including strategy development, research, preparation of materials, preparation for and scheduling of solicitations and appropriate follow-up.

Grants

•Supervises the work of researching, coordinating, writing, and submitting grants that will build the financial health of the affiliate in collaboration with the PPSE team.

• Defines metrics for acceptable volume of donor interactions and dollars raised, showing clear evidence of having obtained more and often, upgraded gifts.

Relationship Building

•Maintains relationships with the Development Department of Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and development professionals at other Planned Parenthood affiliates. Represents PPSE in collaborative fundraising initiative (CFI) program implementation.

•Oversees the development of individualized donor relationships, interactions, and solicitations. Involves volunteer leadership and program staff as needed to develop relationships and solicit donors.

• Represents PPSE at individual or group meetings with donors and volunteer leadership, with sufficient understanding of the organization to represent all aspects of the Agency including programs, finances, and future plans.

Continuing Education

• Maintains and expands knowledge and skills by attending in-service programs, continuing education seminars, workshops, and by utilizing directed reading designed to promote professional growth.

Planned Parenthood Southeast believes in the fundamental right of each individual, throughout our service area, to manage his or her fertility, regardless of the individual's income, marital status, race, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, or residence. We believe that respect and value for diversity in all aspects of our organization are essential to our well-being. We believe that reproductive self-determination must be voluntary and preserve the individual's right to privacy. We further believe that such self-determination will contribute to an enhancement of the quality of life and strong family relationships.
Based on these beliefs, and reflecting the diverse communities within which we operate, the mission of Planned Parenthood Southeast is
-to provide comprehensive reproductive and complementary health care services in settings which preserve and protect the essential privacy and rights of each individual
-to advocate public policies which guarantee these rights and ensure access to such services
-to provide educational programs which enhance understanding of individual and societal implications of human sexuality